VP - Ecosystem Growth @ Draper University

Dynamic leader and proven Deal Maker with over 12 years of experience in the startup and venture capital space, specializing in building and scaling global innovation ecosystems. 

As VP - Ecosystem Growth at Draper University, I drive strategic partnerships with governments, enterprises, and leading technology organizations, accelerating distribution and fostering growth for platforms and ventures. My extensive experience in growth hacking, venture building, and navigating complex technical environments positions me to create significant impact by expanding market reach and deepening strategic collaborations. I am passionate about empowering entrepreneurs and creators, leveraging expertise in marketing and innovation to push boundaries and create value for society.

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For the past 15 years Derek has been building communities. He is the co-founder/CEO of Bevy, a SaaS product that helps companies like Salesforce, Atlassian, Google, Snowflake, and Adobe build virtual and in-person communities. Bevy has raised $60M from Accel, Upfront Ventures, and others. He co-founded Startup Grind, a community of 600 Chapters in 125 countries educating, inspiring, and connecting startup people. Since 2012 Startup Grind has hosted 20,000 events. In 2010 he co-founded Commonred which was acquired by Income.com. Derek also previously worked as a product manager at Electronic Arts. He currently lives in Palo Alto CA with his wife and four children.

Derek Andersen

My Divot interview this week is with Julie Bornstein, CEO and founder of Daydream and a current board member of sweetgreen and Weight Watchers. Julie is a leader at the intersection of fashion, retail, and technology and scaling consumer products and we talk about it all in her beautiful home.

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